Marbury V Madison

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Clause?

Supremacy clause

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Supremacy clause

Constitution is the supreme law of the land over state laws

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impact?

established judicial review

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judicial review

The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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Year?

1803

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Chief Justice

Marshall

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Background?

In 1801, outgoing President John Adams had issued William Marbury a commission as justice of the peace — but the new Secretary of State, James Madison, refused to deliver it. Marbury then sued to obtain it.